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Kelley Larson
RNMSNCNEKelley Larson is a nurse executive, educator, and national thought leader in nursing education, curriculum design, and clinical simulation. She currently serves as Vice President of Learning Solutions at Level Up RN, where she partners with academic institutions to improve student outcomes through innovative, evidence-based learning strategies. Kelley specializes in curriculum development, NCLEX success, faculty training, and simulation-based education, with a focus on building scalable, student-centered learning systems.
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Education
- Chamberlain College of Nursing, MSN
- Nursing Education Elmhurst College, BSN
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Certifications
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- Former Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
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Professional accomplishments
- Designed and led an international medical mission experience in Brazil, creating immersive, real-world clinical learning opportunities for nursing students, 2015
- Recipient of the 21st Century Distance Learning Award (United States Distance Learning Association) in collaboration with the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium for innovation in digital nursing education and learner engagement, 2016
- Completed the National League for Nursing Simulation Leadership Program, strengthening expertise in scalable, high-impact simulation strategies, 2018
- Led enterprise-wide transformation of nursing education delivery, rapidly scaling virtual and hybrid learning models to ensure continuity, engagement, and outcomes during COVID-19, 2020
- National presenter on simulation, curriculum innovation, and student success strategies at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare and National League for Nursing.
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Affiliations
- National League for Nursing (NLN)
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
- Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)
- Idaho Nurses Association
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Exam prep expertise
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